The So. Ohio Copperheads (1-1) weren't able to come back from the big hole they dug themselves into against the Lake Erie Monarchs (2-3), and the So. Ohio Copperheads lost 6-4 to the Lake Erie Monarchs after falling behind by six runs in the fifth inning.

The So. Ohio Copperheads scored on a fielder's choice in the sixth inning and an RBI single by Joe Sturino and a two-run single by Colin Keim in the eighth inning. Still, the So. Ohio Copperheads couldn't catch the Lake Erie Monarchs.

Tyler Curry racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Lake Erie Monarchs. He singled in the second and third innings.

Jordan Donmoyer pitched lights out for the Lake Erie Monarchs. The So. Ohio Copperheads managed just three hits off of Donmoyer, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out five during his five innings of work.

Joe Wahl was effective even in defeat, mowing down five the Lake Erie Monarchs batters and allowing one run.

Eric Frederick took the loss for the So. Ohio Copperheads. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed five runs.